US Bridges

13th. Rd. over Trib. to Neosho River

Fair

Coffey County, Kansas · 13.0-L.7 · Structure no. 000160991705460

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th. Rd. over Trib. to Neosho River is a concrete culvert carrying 13th. Rd. over Trib. to Neosho River in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries13th. Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Neosho River
Location13.0-L.7
RouteCounty Highway 1611
StateKansas
Coordinates38.2137, -95.74374
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2013)
Projected traffic95 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th. Rd. over Trib. to Neosho River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th. Rd. over Trib. to Neosho River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 13th. Rd. over Trib. to Neosho River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 13th. Rd. over Trib. to Neosho River?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 13th. Rd. over Trib. to Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.